Fails to start during initial power-on attempt.
Fails to start during initial power-on attempt.
OK, first try updating to the latest BIOS version, just in case its a BIOS bug. If that doesn't help then lets try configuring the BIOS and making sure the HDD is formatted correctly First shut down and physically disconnect all HDDs and SSDs except the one you want Windows on. This is an important step for later so don't skip it. Next boot into BIOS and set the following... Compatibility Support Module or CSM - Off or Disabled Fast Boot - On or Enabled Secure Boot - On or Enabled Save settings and reboot Insert the Windows Installer and boot from it As soon as you get to the screen that says Install Windows press Shift & F10 Type these commands one at a time pressing enter after each one... Diskpart Select Disk 0 Clean Exit *Note that if you have other drives connected then it won't be Disk 0 and you will format the wrong drive Close command prompt with the X Run through setup normally When you get to the partition screen just click Next, DO NOT try to manually partition anything, let Windows do it for you After install is finished it SHOULD boot normally
I don't understand how to update the mainboard BIOS yourself. Would you like me to suggest the 4.3 version? It seems to work now, and the update resolved the issue. Glad I didn't have to do anything else. Thanks @Master Disaster